Jannik Sinner continued his impressive run at the ATP Finals in Turin by defeating Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-3 in his second Round Robin match. The victory not only guaranteed his place in the semi-finals but also extended his winning streak against the German to five consecutive matches. The World No. 1 now leads their head-to-head 6–4, showcasing composure and precision in front of a passionate Italian crowd.
Speaking on court after the match, Sinner acknowledged the difficulty of facing Zverev’s serve. “It’s very difficult to read Sasha’s serve,” he said. “In the games when I broke him, he made a couple of second serves. I tried to stay there, looking out for every chance I could get.” He emphasized that his own serve was crucial: “I felt like I was serving very, very well today in the important moments, and that brings me confidence.”
There was clear relief as he sealed his spot in the semi-finals for the third consecutive year. “I know I’m in the semis now, which is a relief,” Sinner admitted. “It shows you have to play every point at 100 percent—it can get very dangerous at times. I’m happy how I handled it today.”
The importance of every point
Sinner highlighted the intensity of the ATP Finals, where margins are razor-thin. “Every point feels important here,” he said. “Especially against someone like Sascha, who can take the ball early and dominate from the baseline if you drop your level for even a few points.”
Breaking down the battle
In his press conference, Sinner agreed with Zverev’s assessment that the match was closer than the scoreline suggested. “It was a very, very close match,” he explained. “He had break chances in the first and second sets, but I served very well. He changed a couple of things tactically, and I was ready at times.”
He elaborated on the tactical exchanges: “He was much faster than in Paris. I tried to get into his mind a bit—thinking where I could serve, where he’s expecting me to serve—but he’s doing the same. It’s always a small battle of details, and today they went my way.”
Handling pressure and streaks
When asked about Zverev’s earlier joke that he didn’t want to be drawn in the same group, Sinner dismissed any notion of added pressure. “Mental pressure, no,”
he replied. “Every match and every day is different. It doesn’t really matter how the head-to-head is or how the last match went.”Sinner was also questioned about his remarkable 28-match winning streak on indoor hard courts. He downplayed the achievement, focusing instead on how the conditions suit his style. “I didn’t play a lot indoors when I was young,” he admitted. “But I feel like it suits my game very well. You don’t have the sun, you always have the same feeling on the court. It helps you find rhythm and feel comfortable with your shots.”
This victory not only secures Sinner’s place in the semi-finals but also reinforces his dominance on indoor hard courts, where his rhythm and confidence continue to grow.
Alexander Zverev in 2025
Ranked no.3, the German played his last match on the 12th of November when he lost to world no.2 Jannik Sinner 6-4 6-3 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
Until now, during this year Zverev has an overall 55-24 win-loss record. The German clinched 1 title in Munich. Zverev got to the final at the Australian Open, Stuttgart and Vienna.
Jannik Sinner in 2025
Ranked world no.2, the Italian played his last match on the 12th of November when he overcame world no.8 Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-5 6-1 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
Presently, during this year Sinner has a compiled 55-6 record. Sinner has won 5 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, Beijing, Vienna and Paris. The Italian was the runner-up in Rome, French Open, Cincinnati and U.S. Open.
Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner squared off 10 times. Their record is 6-4 for Sinner.